Harald Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Harald Name at a Glance

Name	Harald
Meaning	Army commander.
Origin	Scandinavian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Harald Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Harald means “Army commander”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Harald Name Origin

Our database records Harald under Scandinavian origin. Browse more Scandinavian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Harald a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Harald is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Harald

When considering Harald for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.